12th IAAF World Championships in Athletic - Berlin 2009
Men's 20K Race Walk
August 15th (continued)

For the first few laps Tysse, Brugnetti and Rubino’s move seemed to be working. However, the 20K is a formidable distance to go with such a large pack following. Could they hold on? When would the pre race favorites make their surge?

Franscisco Javier Fernandez and hometown hopeful Andre Hohne lead the main pack

Laying in wait are Valeriy Borchin and Hao Chu

The story continues...